boy's name
Kurtiss
KUR-tis (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 273
Kurtiss is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1968, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1952.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kurtiss Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 81 |
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 13 |
How Popular Is Kurtiss?
In 1991, Kurtiss was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Kurtiss Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kurtiss
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kurtiss Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kurtiss over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kurtiss
- English KUR-tis
Sibling Names for Kurtiss
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kurtiss — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kurtiss
How popular is the name Kurtiss?
In 1991, Kurtiss was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kurtiss a girl's or a boy's name?
Kurtiss is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kurtiss?
Kurtiss has 2 syllables.
When was Kurtiss most popular?
Kurtiss peaked in 1968, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.